From the first ever match programme at Ninian Park to the iconic designs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, these pictures showcase the very best of Bluebirds programmes

Pictures: Take a look at the wonderful programme covers through the decades

Remember when football was all about football?

Remember when 3pm, Saturday, meant only one thing?

The modern game has changed so much, but Cardiff City fans will always have the memories of decades gone by when they stood on the terraces, Clark's pie in hand, cheering on their mighty Bluebirds.

And what better way to conjure those memories than digging out the iconic match-day programmes of the past?

That's exactly what we've done to mark the hosting of a magnificent exhibition of Bluebirds memorabilia in the city centre this week.

From the first ever match programme at Ninian Park to the iconic designs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties that will bring the memories flooding back, the gallery above showcases some of the most cherished programmes in Bluebirds history.

Our sample selection also charts the changes in design and trends through the eras, not to mention the ever-rising cost of a programme!

The Cardiff Story Museum in the Hayes in the capital is hosting ‘From 1899 to now..’ an event which will include memorabilia, rare pictures and video and a talk by the club’s historian Richard Shepherd about all things Cardiff City related.

It is set to be an evening no Bluebirds fans will forget with a host of Cardiff City legends in attendance too, including former players Phil Dwyer, Don Murray, David Giles and Gary Bell.

“There will be a chance to ask the ex-players questions and plenty of photos memorabilia too,” said Richard Shepherd.

“I will be taking along a Cardiff City rattle. What many don’t know is that rattles were used to warn of gas attacks in World War I and then soldiers brought thousands of them home with them and they were used at football matches.”

Tickets are available at an early Bluebird special rate of £12.50. To buy tickets, call into the Museum, email cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk or phone 2078 8334. Tickets will also be available on the door for the event which is on Wednesday, July 23 at 7pm.

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